The meetings receive no external subsidy, but depend on participants’ contributions and on contributions made to a solidarity fund by those who are able to do so.

What you give for your stay covers meals, accommodation and other expenses of the meetings. The suggested level of contribution takes into account participants’ country of origin. Within the range given, each person chooses what contribution to make.

Calculating contributions

The costs are based on the number of meals taken rather than the number of nights: dinner + lunch = 1 day.

Total the meals (counting only lunches and dinners) and divide by two to get the number of days.

The minimum contribution is 1 day, even if you arrive in the evening and leave the next morning.

If you stay from Sunday morning to Sunday morning, you will have 14 meals, meaning you contribute for 7 days. If you have 13 meals, it's 6.5 days; if you have 15, it's 7.5 days.

If you'd like a picnic for your journey, remember to add the indicated contribution for it.

NB: When you register online, your registration form may provide an estimated contribution amount.

How should we give our contribution towards the costs?

By bank card

Your contribution should be sent by credit or debit card before coming, together with your registration form. You'll automatically receive proof of payment.

By bank transfer or by check

If you prefer to make a bank transfer, please indicate this during your registration.

For any requests for clarification, please contact the welcome team by email, mentioning "contribution towards costs of stay" in the subject line of your email.

Please note: If you also need a receipt, please request it at the time you make your contribution, not later.